1st Place – Paul Keaton of Pike County, KY
2nd Place – Ian Kimbell of Floyd County, IN
3rd Place – Lauryn Grady of Jefferson County Catholic Schools, KY
4th Place – Nupur Chhachhi of Warren County, KY
5th Place – Julia Radhakrishnan of Fayette County, KY

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add patties; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Season burgers with salt and pepper, as desired.

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Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise and wasabi, as desired, in small bowl.

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Line bottom of each bun with lettuce; top with tomato, onion, and pineapple slices, as desired. Top with burger; top burger with equal amounts of Wasabi-Mayonnaise Spread. Close sandwiches.

Cook’s Tip: Cooking instructions are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.Cook’s Tip: To caramelize pineapple slices, heat small amount of butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until melted. Place pineapple slices in skillet; cook until heated through and edges brings to brown, turning once.